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Mustard Peach Relish

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Ingredients And Procedures

2 c Peaches, fresh chopped fine

3 1/4 c Sugar

1/2 c White Vinegar

2 T Dry Mustard

2 T Onion, grated

1 ea CERTO liquid fruit Pectin

In a large saucepan, combine fruit, sugar, vinegar, mustard and onion. Cook and stir over high heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Continue to stir and boil for 1 minute. remove from heat. Immediately stir in liquid fruit pectin. Skim off foam. Stir and skim for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Pour quickly into sterilized jars. Seal while hot with new 2 piece lids or 1/4 inch hot paraffin. Makes about 5 cups.

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